HC Deb 07 April 1948 vol 449 cc157-8
40. Mr. Thornton-Kemsley

asked the Minister of Food the average number of main meals served per week to the civilian population, respectively, in restaurants or other institutions open to the public, in canteens and other institutions to which access is limited, and in schools.

Dr. Summerskill

The average number of main meals served per week to she civilian population of the United Kingdom is, respectively, in restaurants and other catering establishments open to the public about 32 million, in canteens and other catering establishments to which access is limited, about 16 million, and in all schools the number served to day pupils is about 14 million.

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